Historical Profile
Hubert Humphrey, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Hubert Humphrey, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for Minnesota
Biography
Hubert Humphrey, Jr. (died 1978) was an American politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1949 and 1978, between the 81st and 95th Congresses. Humphrey served as a Democrat. Humphrey died in office on January 13, 1978.
Key Information
- Full Name: Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr.
- Died: January 13, 1978
- Term Started: January 3, 1971
- Term Ended: January 13, 1978
Service History
- Jan 3, 1949 – Dec 29, 1964 81st–88th Congresses Democrat Minnesota
- Jan 3, 1971 – Jan 13, 1978 92nd–95th Congresses Democrat Minnesota
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Minnesota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Humphrey's service:
- Edward Thye (MN) 1949–1959
- Eugene McCarthy (MN) 1959–1964
- Walter Mondale (MN) 1971–1976
- Wendell Anderson (MN) 1976–1978